The Sudanese army is making significant advances in Kafouri, the last RSF stronghold in Khartoum Bahri, targeting the East Nile locality for a strategic reclaiming of the capital. Despite recent clashes and challenges posed by fortifications used by RSF forces, the army has captured vital areas and continues to exploit military advantage through ongoing artillery bombardments and troop inspections.
The Sudanese army is steadily advancing within Kafouri, the final stronghold of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum Bahri, aiming to gain control of the East Nile locality. This progress is essential for reclaiming the capital, Khartoum. Recently, clashes have occurred in Kafouri amidst a typical slowdown in military activity across other fronts.
Kafouri, located east of Khartoum Bahri, houses a significant concentration of RSF forces, especially around Hallat Kuku. The army has engaged in fierce combat in Kafouri’s residential squares, which have posed challenges due to their towering structures that provide cover for the RSF since conflicts erupted in April 2023. According to reports, the army has recently achieved control over the fifth and seventh residential squares in Kafouri, shifting confrontations to the sixth and eighth squares.
As these confrontations continue, the RSF forces have begun to retreat westward towards the industrial sector and southward to Square 12. Soldiers from the Sudanese army have also released videos showcasing captured RSF equipment, which includes a range of weapons, ammunition, and combat vehicles.
In support of this operation, the army has deployed heavy artillery to bombard RSF positions both in Kafouri and surrounding East Nile areas. Through these assaults, the army has been able to recover significant stocks of ammunition and weaponry concealed within Kafouri’s buildings.
Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, recently inspected troops in the conflicted regions including Kafouri. Accompanying him was Lieutenant General Yasir Abdulrahman al-Atta, a member of the Sovereign Council and Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
The army’s strategic objective is to capture the entire Kafouri neighborhood, which would enable access to critical bridges leading to Hallat Kuku. This area is notably significant for its market where RSF forces are based. The Kafouri neighborhood is strategically positioned near three crucial bridges facilitating access to Khartoum, essential for ongoing military operations.
Located adjacent to Khartoum Bahri’s industrial area—one of Sudan’s largest economic zones—Kafouri is characterized by fortified high buildings, which RSF forces have utilized as vantage points.
In summary, the Sudanese army is making important strides in the Kafouri area, which represents the last stronghold of the RSF in Khartoum Bahri. Their recent control over key residential squares marks a significant escalation in efforts to reclaim Khartoum. As military operations advance, the control of Kafouri could redefine the battle’s landscape and impact the flow of resources and troop movements within the region.
Original Source: sudantribune.com
